Captiva

Content Theft Deterrent Malfunction

The content theft deterrent (CTD) system is a software based system in which the body control module (BCM) actively monitors certain inputs to determine if unauthorised vehicle access is being attempted. Based on inputs such as the door ajar switches, the rear compartment ajar switch, and the bonnet ajar switch, the BCM determines whether a CTD alarm is warranted. If unauthorised access is being detected, the BCM will pulse the vehicle horn and flash the indicators as a means of theft deterrence.

Schematic Reference

Theft Deterrent System Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

1. Ignition ON, individually open and close each vehicle door while observing the door ajar indicator/message. The indicator/message should accurately transition between the door ajar and door closed state when each door is opened and closed.

⇒	If the door ajar indicator/message does not properly transition when each door is opened and closed, refer to Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction .

2. Open and close the tailgate while observing the rear access indicator/message. The indicator/message should accurately change between the rear access open and rear access closed state when the tailgate is opened and closed.

⇒	If the rear access indicator/message does not properly change when the tailgate is opened and closed, refer to Tailgate/Tailgate Window Ajar Indicator Malfunction .

3. Completely lower the driver door window and close all vehicle doors.
4. Ignition OFF, arm the CTD system using the keyless entry system by pressing the transmitter LOCK button twice. Verify the CTD system arms.

⇒	If the system does not arm, refer to Keyless Entry System Inoperative .

5. Without disarming the system, reach in through the open driver window, unlock and open the driver door. Verify the vehicle horn is pulsing and the exterior lamps are flashing.

⇒	If the horn is not pulsing, refer to Horns Malfunction .

⇒	If the exterior lights are not flashing, refer to Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative .